Kim Basinger turns 63: Then and Now

Updated 6:33 am, Friday, December 9, 2016

Actress Kim Basinger, born in Georgia on Dec. 8, 1953, has an Oscar to her credit and a long list of solid roles in popular films. This photo was taken March 21, 1999 at an Academy Awards after party.

Actress Kim Basinger, born in Georgia on Dec. 8, 1953, has an Oscar to her credit and a long list of solid roles in popular films. This photo was taken March 21, 1999 at an Academy Awards after party.

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Oct. 14, 1976 (broadcast date): Basinger rests poolside in a break from shooting the episode "Night Train to Dallas" of the NBC series "Gemini Man." It was her first role in either TV or film; she played a member of a college swim team. She was 22. Only five episodes of the 11-episode miniseries made it to air before it was cancelled. less

Oct. 14, 1976 (broadcast date): Basinger rests poolside in a break from shooting the episode "Night Train to Dallas" of the NBC series "Gemini Man." It was her first role in either TV or film; she played a ... more

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1978: With Ernest Borgnine in "The Ghost of Flight 401," an NBC TV movie, one of her earliest screen roles.

1978: With Ernest Borgnine in "The Ghost of Flight 401," an NBC TV movie, one of her earliest screen roles.

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Oct. 23, 1978 (broadcast date): In one of her first roles, at the age of 24, playing the title character in "Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold," an NBC movie made for TV.

Oct. 23, 1978 (broadcast date): In one of her first roles, at the age of 24, playing the title character in "Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold," an NBC movie made for TV.

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1980: In a promotional photo for her first film, "Hard Country," with Jan Michael Vincent.

1980: In a promotional photo for her first film, "Hard Country," with Jan Michael Vincent.

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April 9, 1980 (broadcast date): Just before she broke into movies, Basinger had a role in yet another miniseries on NBC, "From Here to Eternity."

April 9, 1980 (broadcast date): Just before she broke into movies, Basinger had a role in yet another miniseries on NBC, "From Here to Eternity."

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1983: As one in a long line of "Bond girls" in a scene from "Never Say Never Again."

1983: As one in a long line of "Bond girls" in a scene from "Never Say Never Again."

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1983: Dancing with Sean Connery as James Bond in a scene from "Never Say Never Again."

1983: Dancing with Sean Connery as James Bond in a scene from "Never Say Never Again."

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Nov. 3, 1983: At a theater owners' awards show in Anaheim, California.

Nov. 3, 1983: At a theater owners' awards show in Anaheim, California.

1984: Long before there was "50 Shades of Gray," there was "9½ Weeks" with Basinger and Mickey Rourke as a couple engaged in a brief but intense affair that pushed the characters' sexual boundaries.

1984: Long before there was "50 Shades of Gray," there was "9½ Weeks" with Basinger and Mickey Rourke as a couple engaged in a brief but intense affair that pushed the characters' sexual boundaries.

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Sept. 13, 1984: Posing for photos at the Savoy Hotel in London.

Sept. 13, 1984: Posing for photos at the Savoy Hotel in London.

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1985: Snapped by a paparazzo while out on the town.

1985: Snapped by a paparazzo while out on the town.

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Jan. 26, 1985: Basinger with her first husband, Ron Snyder, a makeup artist who met her on the set of "Hard Country," at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. They were married from 1980 to 1989. less

Jan. 26, 1985: Basinger with her first husband, Ron Snyder, a makeup artist who met her on the set of "Hard Country," at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. They were married from 1980 to ... more

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Dec. 4, 1985: At the premiere of "Fool For Love," her sixth film, in New York City.

Dec. 4, 1985: At the premiere of "Fool For Love," her sixth film, in New York City.

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1986: With Richard Gere in a scene from "No Mercy."

1986: With Richard Gere in a scene from "No Mercy."

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1987: With Jeff Bridges in a scene from "Nadine."

1987: With Jeff Bridges in a scene from "Nadine."

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1987: In a publicity portrait for "Blind Date," a Blake Edwards comedy in which she starred opposite Bruce Willis and John Larroquette.

1987: In a publicity portrait for "Blind Date," a Blake Edwards comedy in which she starred opposite Bruce Willis and John Larroquette.

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Circa 1988: With musician Prince, who produced her album "Hollywood Affair."

Circa 1988: With musician Prince, who produced her album "Hollywood Affair."

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1989: Playing the role of Vicki Vale, with Jack Nicholson as The Joker, in a scene from "Batman."

1989: Playing the role of Vicki Vale, with Jack Nicholson as The Joker, in a scene from "Batman."

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June 19, 1989: At the premiere of "Batman" in Westwood, California.

June 19, 1989: At the premiere of "Batman" in Westwood, California.

Photo: Ron Galella, Getty Images

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March 26, 1990: With one of her brothers at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. This satin frock was rather controversial because of its asymmetric design, which wasn't seen much at the time.

March 26, 1990: With one of her brothers at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. This satin frock was rather controversial because of its asymmetric design, which wasn't seen much at the time.

Photo: Ron Galella Ltd, Getty Images

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June 2, 1990: With Alec Baldwin at a Warner Brothers event in Burbank, California.

June 2, 1990: With Alec Baldwin at a Warner Brothers event in Burbank, California.

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Sept. 6, 1990: Channeling a Fifties look for the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Sept. 6, 1990: Channeling a Fifties look for the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

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March 25, 1991: With Alec Baldwin at the Academy Awards. They wouldn't be married until 1993.

March 25, 1991: With Alec Baldwin at the Academy Awards. They wouldn't be married until 1993.

Photo: Ron Galella, Getty Images

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Feb. 6, 1992: With beau Alec Baldwin at the premiere of "Final Analysis" in Los Angeles.

Feb. 6, 1992: With beau Alec Baldwin at the premiere of "Final Analysis" in Los Angeles.

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March 25, 1992: Performing at a fundraiser for Democrat Jerry Brown's presidential campaign in New York City.

March 25, 1992: Performing at a fundraiser for Democrat Jerry Brown's presidential campaign in New York City.

Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd., Getty Images

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July 8, 1992: Channeling Monroe at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony.

July 8, 1992: Channeling Monroe at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony.

Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd., Getty Images

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March 1, 1993: At Los Angeles Superior Court, where she was on trial for abandoning her role in the film "Boxing Helena." Basinger lost the case and was assessed damages of $8 million, which forced her into bankruptcy. She later won on appeal but settled with the studio for $3.8 million. less

March 1, 1993: At Los Angeles Superior Court, where she was on trial for abandoning her role in the film "Boxing Helena." Basinger lost the case and was assessed damages of $8 million, which forced her into ... more

Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd., Getty Images

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June 26, 1994: With Alec Baldwin at the premiere of his film "The Shadow" in New York City.

June 26, 1994: With Alec Baldwin at the premiere of his film "The Shadow" in New York City.

Photo: Ron Galella, Getty Images

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Dec. 12, 1994: Attending the premiere of her film "Ready to Wear" in New York City.

Dec. 12, 1994: Attending the premiere of her film "Ready to Wear" in New York City.

Jan. 18, 1998: A harbinger of awards to come. Basinger picks up her Golden Globe in Beverly Hills, California.

Jan. 18, 1998: A harbinger of awards to come. Basinger picks up her Golden Globe in Beverly Hills, California.

Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd., Getty Images

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March 8, 1998: While rolling through the awards for "L.A. Confidential," Basinger picked up a Screen Actors Guild award in a tie with Gloria Stuart ("Titanic").

March 8, 1998: While rolling through the awards for "L.A. Confidential," Basinger picked up a Screen Actors Guild award in a tie with Gloria Stuart ("Titanic").

Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd., Getty Images

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March 23, 1998: Basinger wins the big one, an Oscar for her supporting performance in "L.A. Confidential."

March 23, 1998: Basinger wins the big one, an Oscar for her supporting performance in "L.A. Confidential."

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March 23, 1998: With the major Oscar winners on her big night, from left: Robin Williams, best supporting actor ("Good Will Hunting"); Helen Hunt, best actress, and Jack Nicholson, best actor (both for "As Good As It Gets"). less

March 23, 1998: With the major Oscar winners on her big night, from left: Robin Williams, best supporting actor ("Good Will Hunting"); Helen Hunt, best actress, and Jack Nicholson, best actor (both for "As Good ... more

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2000: A scene from "I Dreamed of Africa," a flop that lost big money but wasn't blamed on Basinger's performance.

2000: A scene from "I Dreamed of Africa," a flop that lost big money but wasn't blamed on Basinger's performance.

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2002: With Al Pacino in a scene from the film "People I Know."

2002: With Al Pacino in a scene from the film "People I Know."

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Nov. 6, 2002: At the premiere of "8 Mile" in Westwood, California.

Nov. 6, 2002: At the premiere of "8 Mile" in Westwood, California.

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2004: As the tragic figure in a broken marriage who has a dalliance with her husband's protege in "The Door in the Floor," which was critically acclaimed.

2004: As the tragic figure in a broken marriage who has a dalliance with her husband's protege in "The Door in the Floor," which was critically acclaimed.

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March 14, 2004: At the Nuts for Mutts Dog Show in Woodland Hills, California. Basinger is a supporter of PETA and a vegetarian.

March 14, 2004: At the Nuts for Mutts Dog Show in Woodland Hills, California. Basinger is a supporter of PETA and a vegetarian.

Photo: Barry King, Getty Images

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June 13, 2004: At "The Door in the Floor" premiere in Santa Barbara, California.

June 13, 2004: At "The Door in the Floor" premiere in Santa Barbara, California.

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Sept. 9, 2004: At the premiere of "Cellular" in Hollywood, California.

Sept. 9, 2004: At the premiere of "Cellular" in Hollywood, California.

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March 26, 2006: At a premiere in Los Angeles.

March 26, 2006: At a premiere in Los Angeles.

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May 1, 2006: Wearing a creation by Stella McCartney at the Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

May 1, 2006: Wearing a creation by Stella McCartney at the Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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Sept. 25, 2006: Sitting for a portrait session in Los Angeles.

Sept. 25, 2006: Sitting for a portrait session in Los Angeles.

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Sept. 27, 2007: At an event in Berlin.

Sept. 27, 2007: At an event in Berlin.

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Nov. 17, 2008: With her only child, Ireland Baldwin, just 13 at the time of this photo. They're at the Los Angeles premiere of "Twilight." Baldwin, now 20, is a fashion model.

Nov. 17, 2008: With her only child, Ireland Baldwin, just 13 at the time of this photo. They're at the Los Angeles premiere of "Twilight." Baldwin, now 20, is a fashion model.

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Dec. 9, 2008: At the premiere of her film "While She Was Out" in Hollywood, California.

Dec. 9, 2008: At the premiere of her film "While She Was Out" in Hollywood, California.

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April 16, 2009: It's a "9½ Weeks" reunion as Mickey Rourke meets up with Basinger at the premiere of "The Informers," in which both had starring roles.

April 16, 2009: It's a "9½ Weeks" reunion as Mickey Rourke meets up with Basinger at the premiere of "The Informers," in which both had starring roles.